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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16
Did the Crawfish Act

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. 1.-THE house
OF representatives Tuesday passed the bill
repeating the telephone law fixing the
monthly rental at So per instrument, and
the temperance law fixing the license tax at
SOD and providing for an election Oh the
question of local option upon the petition Of
one-tenth of the voters of the township or
county, according AS its provisions are de-
sired
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 16-The senate
in secret session has confirmed the nomina
tons Of Thomas B. Connery, of New.York
to be secretary of the United States legation
at the City of Mexico, and G. L. johnson To
be internal revenue collector al Toledo
Ohio
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16

NEW YORK. Feb. IS The business OF the
steamship and Ia lroaI comp lni.s on the
piers along the river front has assumed its
normal condition. AMI freight isiheipg moved
as Systematically as tefore the h z strike
HE men now ackuoW ledge they were badly
beaten, and scme Of item are severe in their
Remuneration Of the action Of their leaders
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16

HoLyoKE, Mass, Feb. 16.-Forty board
ers at Mrs. Child's boarding house were
made quite i'll Monday by something which
they ate. 1t is supposed that some meal used
in making brown bread, was sour. The
matter, which ceuses much talk, is being in
yestipated
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb l6.-S Secretary
Manning's resignation will not change the
treasury bond call policy. The department
will continue to call the per cent. bonds as
rapidly as the revenues permit, at intervals
of not more than thirty days, and extin,
guish the 8 per cent. funded debt within
three or four months. 1t is understood that
the president has been entirely satisfied as to
the legality and propriety of the actions OF
the treasury which were called into question
by Messrs Weaver, Warner, Bland and
otharS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16
The EVERLASTING Shoe Strike.

LYNN, Mass, Feb. l6-Monday Chari'
W. Varney & Co. informed all their ops
atives effected by the state boards decisi'
in the Breed case, that on and after Tuesi;
they must work under the price list enunc
ated by the state board The operatives o,
jectel and left the factory to the nnrnhAr .
fifty or seventy-five. TIE Knights of Lab
believe Varney & Go. make higher g:a,
IT shoes than Mr. Breed, and therefore shou
pay more wages Trey are willing to leas
it to the state board. aud the board is said /
be Itself divided or the question.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16

PEkIN, Ills, Feb lG-Gottlieb and Cath
crime Sanchi, of fremont. who whipped and
nearly froz, to death their little child, were
sent to the prison for five years Tuesday
the extreme penalty of the law. The child,
whose feet have been amputated, has been
taken in charge by the Rev Philip Wagner
of fremont.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16

CHICAGO, Feb. IL. -Cvrus II. Mccormick,
Jr and Netie Fowler Mccormick. executors
of the estate of Cyrus II. Mccormick de-
ceased, fled their final report with Judge
knickerhncker Tuesday. The account
show ed the total amount retained as trustees
To he S4gi2 IA 10
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16

HoPKIYsyILLE. Ky, Feb. I6-In a quar-
rel between two brothers named Hurt, near
here Tuesday, Hill, bystander, interfered
in behalf of peace Charley Hurt struck the
peacemaker with q club, killing him in
gtantly The murderer fed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16

LONDON, Feb 16. The news that Chimes Q
troops had invaded Burmah was convened
in letter to ex-King Theebaw from Tsaw-
bwa, who is visiting Mandalay. The Gazette
and The Pioneer, both published in Bombay
also confirm the report.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 16-The Arrow
Steamship and Ship Building company, OF
New York city, has purchased the Agnew
shipyard at Alexandria, Va, and will imme'
diately begin ship building operations there
on large scale. The first vessel to be built
will be called the Pocahontas. This will be
one of the largest and most elegantly fitted
ocean passenger vessels in the world, and
the design of the company is to have her
able to run across the ocean ut an average
speed Of twenty three nautical miles an hour,
no matter what may bothe condition of wind
or sea. She is to be completed and ready
for sea before NV. |, There are to b.
..elve vessels 81. thiz class built. ths next en-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16

PITTsBURG, Feb. ii -Wiiliam NcCailen
rep was elected mayor Of this city Tues
day 10y about l,2o0 majority. Richard r.
Pearson Rep was elected mayer cf All
gheny City by bout :, DO najoT ( over tht
reform candidate, there being 10 DlmC-
crate nominee. Cuuncitnanie elections
are largely Republican III 10th cities
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16
THE NATIONAL LEGISLATURE.
Debate Several Measures in Both
Hcuses-Mrs. Logan's Pension.

DtDate IN several measures IN Both
Hcuses-Mrs. Losan's Pension.
WASHINGTON CITY, Feb 1.-THE senate
Tuesday non-c0nourrpd in the house ameni-
nient TO the trade dollar bill. Mitchell Of
Oregon offered a resolution Inquiring wheth.
er the Pacific railway companies have COM
piled WITH the requirements of the Thurman
act. The naval establishment bill was de-
hated and Hale offered an amendment to
pay bonus of 600 for each additional
quarter knot of speed attained by the vessels,
and to deduct $780, for each quarter knot
less than twenty knots an hour He said he
had learned something over night and feared
that a rigid exactiou of twenty knots per
hour would brighten the contractors Ingalls,
thought that the admission showed that there
was probably good deal more to learn, and
without action the bill went over and the
Eads' snip railway bill came up. Morgan
offered an amendment providing that moth
ing in the bill shall affect any rights the
United States may have by treaty with
Mexico; adopted. Edmunds argued that the
bill was unconstitutional, and Hoar and Vest
took the ground that it came under the pro-
visions of the constitution that permitted
| congress to regulate commerce with foreign
nations Sherman thought the bill needed
more care in framing, and suggested that it
| go over until Thursday, to which Vest con-
sented, and the senate adjourned.
| In the house Henderson Of Iowa called up
bis motion to discharge the committee Of the
whole from further consi ieration OF the Mrs.
| Logan pension bill, and for Its immediate
consideration, but the speaker, having
thought the matter over, decided that the
resolution must go to the committee on rules.
The house then took up the consular and di.
plomatic appropriation in committee of the
whole, anda number of appropriations fol
increase of salaries, etc, We're ruled out on
points of order. The committee rose with
out completing the bill, and after few mat
tiers of routine were disposed of the hous'
| ad iollrned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16

Fort kEoGH, NJ T., Feb. ga man named
Mason met with a curious accident at Phil
lipsburg Saturday While standing on the
end cf log, Il fcll.d tree stuck the other
end, throwing him thirty fest iato the air.
He was dang ,rousy and probably fatally i'll
jurei
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16

Commander Day, of the United State'
ship Mohicau, has secured prehistorl'
stone image from Easter Island for lh'
Smithsonian Institution.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16

BERLIN, Feb 16.-Herr Leibnecht, Social
ist deputy in the last reichstag, has been ex.
PEELED from Offenbach, which town has been
declared in state of siege.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16

WASN'T GToN City, Feb Ii Il cut.
| Greedy, of neutrality-suspicious. fame,
has been appointed chief of tho signal serv-
| ics vice Cen. HaZeu deceased
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16

For coal, leave orders at Wheelan Bros.
grocery, or at 1908 Second avenue. Fol
onions and potatoes, apply under May
Bros, old stand, Second avenue.
JoHN WARREN
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16

to be called the Powhattan, and others will
also bear historic Indian names. The fleet
will be engaged in the English trade, run
ming from New York to Liverpool, touch
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16
WE'D IN THE TABERNACLE.
EDITH TALMAGE, DAUGHTER OF THE
GREAT PREACHER,

Joins Her Life with a Virginia Business
Mantle Ceremony Gotten Up Espe-
cially for the Occasion by the Brook
lyn Divine, Who Ties the Knot Him
self-Immense Audience Present.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16

Boston, Feb 6-The senate has adopted
| by vote of 22 to 4, resolution abolishing
the poll-tax as prerequisite for voting
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16

Miss Sternberg and Miss Kingsford, two
school friends of Mrs. Cleveland. are at
the White house, and will remain till the
end Of the week.
Blue birds and robins have appeared
in Midland park. n. J.
Lord Tennyson's eyesighs 10 falling
him.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16

BROOKLYN, N Y, Feb. l6-Brooklyn's
Tabernacle, the church of Dr. 7. Dewitt
Talmage, presented all exceedingly festal
scene Tuesday night. 1t was the occasion of
the marriage Of Miss Edith Talmage, daugh-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16

New YORK, Feb. IS,

Wheat-No. | red state 93c; No. do, S9lsc;
No. 9 red winter March, S95sc. Corn-No. :
mixed cash, 4slsc; do March, 4sssc; Oats-No,
white state. 3elsc: No. 2do, at Sl4c; No
mixed February, 351sc. Rye-Dull and I'M
changed. Barley-Nominal Pork-pull; new
mess. s14.oO; old do. sl3.25. Lard-March
NO.; April. S7.2l.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16

Old Dan Rice is living In Cincinnati ID
private leisure, varied BY on occasional
spree,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-16
Emperor Williams Illness.


BERLIN, Feb, 16.--The emperor's illness
not regarded by his physicians as serious,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-07
Fire on Washington Street.

The alarm pulled in from box IA at 1880
p. m. yesterday was caused by fire in two
and half story tenement on Washington
street, occupied by three families named
WEIGH, Flaherty and Flanagan. Mr..
Flaherty had left three children at home,
and they, playing with matches, set the
house on fire. Mr.. Michael T. WEIGH saw
the smoke and broke in the door and burst it
open. Running up stairs, he found the
distinguish objects on the other side Of the
room. Cropping his way through the smoke,
he found the door of the bed room and en-
tered. The largest child was quickly found
and passed out. 1t was matter of several
seconds before he could put his hand on the
second child. This one was passed out to
one of the neighbors who had arrived by
this time. Then Mr.. Welch turned his at
tention TO finding the third child. This one,
a mere babe, was not to be seen through the
smoke. Rapidly passing his hands along the
bed, Mr. WEIGH found the babe curled up in
heap, insensible. In fact, the two young
est children were both overcome by the
smoke, but the oldest, who was rescued first,
was able to walk.
On the kitchen floor, in front of the stove,
was found a quantity of half burned paper
and some matches. Without doubt, after
the children were locked in by themselves,
they found the matches and in playing with
them set fire to the house 1t took only o
small quantity of water to extinguish the
AamaS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-07
New corporations.

Two new corporations have filed certifi-
Gates of organization in the office of the Sec
rotary of State, as follows:
THE RocKLAND AND ELLSWORTH CO.,
organized at Rockland for the purpose of
carrying on general passenger, freight and
excursion business. between the ports of
Rockland in the county of Knox, and Els
worth in the county of Hancock, and all I'M
mediate ports, and to any other ports or
places within the State Of Maine The capt.
tai stock is $4,000; amount paid in $14,275 !;
par value OF shares, 500.
President-George Gregory Rockand.
TreaSurer-Charles f. Weeks, Rockland.
Dlrectors-George Gregory, II. IL. erie and
John Bird, Rockland; r. g. f. Candage and Cal
vim Austin, Boston.
THE CONSOLIDATED ADJUSTABLE SHOE CO.,
organized at Portland for the purpose of
manufacturing and dealing in boots, shoes,
leather and all articles entering into the
manufacture of boots and shoes. The capt.
tai stock is 100000; nothing paid in; par
value of shares, $40.
President-Richard Nagle, Salem, Mass.
Treasurer Richard S. Dodge, Lynn, Mass.
Directors-Richard s. Dodge Frank c. Harri-
son and Richard Nagle.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-07
PERSONAL.

Supervising Inspector General Dumont
has started on an official tour to New York,
Boston and Portland
Prof. Alexander Graham Bell, wife and
servants, are at the Falmouth Hotel. Prof.
Bell is the inventor of the telephone.
Hon. 5. 5. Marble, Of Lincoln county. and
Hon. Fred Richards of Camden, were at the
Falmouth last night.
Capt. Jerome Il. Mcdonald is at home for
few days. His vessel is loading at Woods
Holl, Mass, at which place the Captain will
rejoin 1t next week.
Mile. Zelie de Lussan, Nine. de Lussan,
and two maids, were registered at the Fal-
mouth Hotel last night. Mile. de Lussan
will appear tonight at City Hall as Marie in
the Daughter OF the Regiment.
DR.. Young, secretary of the State Board of
Health, went to Brunswick Wednesday, to
Investigate the cases ST typhoid fever in that
place, which are said to be increasing at an
alarming rate.
In Bath, Wednesday evening, occurred
the wedding of Mr.. Frederick N. Sewall and
Miss Ruby Rogers Fisher 1t was one of the
most fashionable weddings of the season.
Mr.. Sewall is graduate of Yale College,
'S6. He is engaged in business in Kansas
City. he is member of the firm of A. Sew
all & Co., the prominent Bath shpbuilders'
Labor Commissioner Matthews left for
Dexter Wednesday, to visit the various man
ufactories. Mr.. Matthews has been sending
out circulars to the landlords of summer no.
tells to ascertain the number of visitors from
outside the State who enjoyed the cool
breezes, picturesque shores and pure air of
Maine during the past season. 1t is too
early yet to get returns, but they will I'M
doubleday be quite complete and of great in
tarest.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-07
SUBURBAN NEWS.
KNIGHTVIIIl

KNIGHTvILLE.
The new ap0thecary store is rapidly APP
preaching completion, and will add much TO
the attractions of this village.
Several houses have been made sad re-
Gently by the coming of death. Messrs.
Shanning, Miliken and Littlefeld have lost
little ones, and still the sad work goes on.
Mrs. Barker's little babe is very low ; also
Mrs. Dunning's, who cannot remain with us
long.
The Maine Union Holiness Association
closed last week, at the Maine Episcopal
Church, the most successful season it has
ever held.
Revival meetings are being held in the
Methodist Episcopal Church, under the di-
rection of Rev. W.. p. Merrill, the pastor.
Rev. ); Hooper, Of Berwick, and J; Lap
evening. Friday will be Jubilee Day."
Meetings will be held morning, afternoon
and evening. Rev. K. S. Stackpole, of Pine
Street Church, will preach at 10 o'clock a.
m, and Rev. N. T. Whitaker, ID. d., of
Chestnut Street Church, at p. m. feast
invited.
One might judge by the number of young
men who are seen under the influence of
liquor on Saturday, and especially ON Sum
to enforce the law could find abundant OPP
portunity to be useful in our village. G.
sACCARAPPA.
The fair and entertainment held under the
auspices of the Westbrook Band opened at
Odd Fellows Hall last evening. There was
4 fine display of fancy articles, gentlemen's
and ladies' furnishing goods, confectionery
and refreshments. The art gallery was an
attractive feature of the fair. The even
ing's entertainment consisted of concert
by the band, assisted by Master Willie May
berry, who played number of cornet solos
the music of his own composing, which were
heartily encored Master Maybery possesses
much musical talent for boy so young An
excellent supper was served in the banquet
hall by the ladies of the Relief Corps and
literally patronized.
This evening the drama among the
Breakers" will be presented by the Ivanhoe
Dramatic Club.
During the progress of the fair there will
be voting contest for handsome cane.
Mr.. William p. Hodson of Saccarappa and
Mr.. William M. Warren of Cumberland
Mills are the contestants.
A male quartette composed of Messrs
Snow, Dayy, Pencil, and Sawyer, with
Master Willie Maybery piano accompanist,
will give musical entertainment Saturday
evening. K
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-07
BRIEF JoTTiNCS.

II was fine and warm yesterday with the
mercury touching GO at noon.
During the laying of the double horse car
track on Middle street, the cars of the Spring
street line will 60 to and from Market Square
via Congress and Pearl streets. The work
begun yesterday. 4
Rev. j. M. Lowden will conduct the Bible
class for the study of the International Sun
day school lessons at the Y. M. C. A. rooms
this afternoon at 400 o'clock. Subject: The
Tempest Stilled, Matt. s; IS 81. All inter-
ested in Bible study are cordially invited to
attend.
Another new freight engine, the "Cape
Ann" was delivered to the Boston & Maine
railroad this week by the Portland Compa-
ny. 1t weighs forty-eight tons, and is mate
to the new ''Sandown" and "Epping."
Three more of the same size will be sent out
from the works in few days.
The following vessels landed fish at this
port yesterday; joseph Warren, 1900 pounds
of cod and paddock. Emma Jane 10000
pounds of hake and 1000 pounds of paddock
The arrivals were small and the fishing fleet
In the harbor was unable to put to sea on ac-
count af the lack of wind
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-07

LOB SALE OR To LET'S story brick
IL house, No. 81 Winter ST., contains Is rooms,
good bath room. splendid cellar, furnace; win be
sold on easy terms, or let with privilege OF buy
ing; $4,000 month"; water extra; two rents or
one. n. s. GARDNER, 40 Echange ST III
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-07
Portland Yacht Club.

The Portland Yacht Club, at its monthly
meeting, held Wednesday evening, voted to
have a supper next Wednesday evening at
the club house, in honor of the victory of
the Volunteer over the Thistle. The house
will be decorated, and fireworks will add to
the occasion. 1t is desirable that members
should notify the secretary, Mr.. George d.
Rand, at once of their intention to be pres.
ent. 1t is hoped that the old members espe-
cially, who have done so much to place the
club on firm foundation, will take interest
in the affair, and signify their intention of
participating in the festivities.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-07

nor the election of officers for the ensuing
year, will be held at their rooms FRIDAY
AFTERNOON at four o'clock, and the regular
monthly meeting of the directors will be held inn
mediately upon adjournment. A full attendance
OF all subscribing members Is desired.
ARTHUR s. GIBSON
0ct6d3t Secretary,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-07

NOR SAI.E-I viii sell at a bargain ION ae-
count OF Ill HEALTHY. my farm situated In f. N.
\ Yarmouth. containing 100 hundred acres Of wood
land upland and intervale. Running water 10
buildings, near church, school and depot. Inquire
ON the premises. j. IL. BRACKETT. 6-S
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-07
Board of Trade.

The monthly meeting of the managers of
the Board of Trade was held yesterday
morning. The secretary was instructed to
call meeting of the full board on Thursday
next, 18th inst, and to invite full atten-
dance Of business men whether members or
not, for the purpose of free and full discus
sion of, or to consider any suggestions that
may be offered looking to the business inter-
ests of Portland, SO as to give the ideas of
everyone on any business department,
whether in trade or manufactures, the bene-
ut OF full and fair consideration and such
cooperation as the merits of each subject
would seem To he untitled %
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-07

The annual meeting of the Portland Fra
ternity for the election of officers will be
held at o'clock this friday afternoon at
the rooms on Free street. Very many of
our citizens and interested in its work, and
are ready to assist with money. Their pres
ence at the annual meeting is greatly desired
by the officers of the association. They call
the attention of the friends of the Fraternity
70 the meeting this afternoon, and solicit
their attendance for the transaction of the
regular business which must be acted upon
LOT the carrying on work for another wear.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-07
Blbber. McMann a. Co.

Last night, Bibber, McMann & Co. had a
grand opening of their new millinery store
at 14S Middle street. A throng of people
visited the establishment, and were surpris-
ed to find so large a store in this city devoted
wholly to millinery. The establishment is
all on one floor, which is ITO feet long and 4S
feet wide, the largest east of New York city
devoted wholly to this branch of business.
In the rear of the store there is handsome
private office, bookkeeper's Office and ship
ping office. Some 200 feet of counter room is
required to hold the very large stock of fan
cy feathers, birds, ribbons. bonnets. etc.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-07
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Indigestion NO Appetite
Hoods SarsapariIIa

sod by all druggists. 81; six for So PREPARED
only by Z. l. HOOD CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-07
Annual Meeting of the Portland Prov
ident Association.

The annual meeting of this association
was held last evening. The following Cfi-
GERS were elected for the ensuing year:
President-Edward p Chase.
Vice Presid ents-Sumuel Rolfe, Lewis Pierce
and Alfred Woodman.
Treasurer Sidney w. Thaxter.
Secretary-George f. Gould.
Owing to the unavoidable absence of the
treasurer the meeting adjourned for two
weeks to hear his report and to elect a board
of managers
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-07
Closing Up a Street.

Yesterday man proceeded to coolly fence
up the exit from Bracket street to Canal or
West Commercial street, in violation. as Il il
claimed, Of the city's rights. Marsha
Hawkes. was informedOf the proceedings and
proceeded with Street Commissioner Staples
to the spot. and tore down the fencing. It is
said that this was what the claimant to the
land, Mr.. J. w. Lane, desired. as it enables
him to bring the ma tie before the courts for
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-07
Cumberland County Teachers Assoc
Niafinn

The committee on arrangements. as we'll a.
that on entertainments, have been making
great efforts for fully month in preparing
for the meeting of the Teachers Association
which is to be held at Woodford's Corner,
Deering, Oct. 2sth and Goth. The programme
is now nearly completed and among those
who are expected to deliver lectures is DIR.
Larkin Danton, of the Boston Normal
School. The subject of his lecture, which
will be delivered the evening of the 2Sth, is
"The German Schools" Mr.. Dunton's lee
ture will be both interesting and instructive
and will doubtless be attended by the major
ity Of the teachers Of Cumberland county.